A Guide to Common Blood Tests
If you or your doctor are concerned that your body is not in tip-top condition, a simple blood test may be in order as it can reveal a lot about the …
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Overview of the Pluripotent Stem Cell Test: PluriTest Eliminates the Need for Animal Testing of Pluripotent Cells
Learn about the new pluripotent stem cell test and find out how it is different from the traditional teratoma assay.
Continue ReadingAntibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Overuse and misuse of antibiotics has resulted in a crisis in health-care. Antibiotic resistant bacteria are strong bacteria that do not succumb to …
Continue ReadingParasites Found in Drinking Water
Learn about common parasites found in drinking water worldwide. Review specific parasite types and some of the symptoms that result from infection.
Continue Reading10 Human Parasites
Are you looking for information on human parasites? Here we will discuss the 10 most common human parasites.
Continue ReadingDrawing Blood Cultures: Methodology and Protective Measures
Drawing blood cultures requires a professional who, using proper technique and equipment, will obtain blood from a patient for testing. This article …
Continue ReadingOva Parasites in Stool Samples
Understand ways your health care provider can determine the cause of long-lasting intestinal discomfort and illness. Find out how a stool sample, also …
Continue ReadingSix Common Bad Bacteria that Cause Human Illness
While there are numerous ways humans can contract diseases, this article looks at six bad bacteria and the infections they cause. Discover ways you …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Characteristics of Bacteria?
What are germs? Learn about germs by reviewing the characteristics of bacteria. Understand bacteria commonalities and differences, as well as basic …
Continue ReadingScientific Names of Some of the Most Common Bacteria
Have you ever wondered which of the millions of bacteria are the greatest concern to humans? This list of scientific names of common bacteria provides …
Continue ReadingATP - The Energy Source
Energy! Physical activity requires it and to often we run out. Understanding how is ATP used to create energy is the basis for a continual supply of …
Continue ReadingBacteria: The Roles They Play for Healthy Humans
A good, healthy colonization of bacteria in the digestive system makes for optimal breakdown of food into nutritional components. This keeps us …
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